Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the original choice for Priya. She was replaced by Rani Mukerji after production was disrupted by Salman Khan on set.
Raj Mathur, a self-made and impulsive truck company owner, meets Priya Chopra, a sophisticated fashion designer from a wealthy family in Greece. Despite Priya being engaged to her childhood friend Sameer, Raj pursues her to Greece and eventually wins her heart.
Priya's aunt who disapproves of the marriage. index of chalte chalte 2003
A roadside drunkard who provides comic relief and emotional support.
A middle-class, hot-headed but loving husband. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the original choice for Priya
is a defining romantic drama in Indian cinema that explores the complexities of marriage beyond the typical "happily ever after." Directed by Aziz Mirza and produced under the Dreamz Unlimited banner, the film is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of relationship dynamics, memorable soundtrack, and the chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji . Index of Chalte Chalte (2003) Director Aziz Mirza Producers Juhi Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza Leading Cast Shah Rukh Khan (Raj), Rani Mukerji (Priya) Music Directors Jatin–Lalit, Aadesh Shrivastava Release Date 13 June 2003 Genre Romantic Drama / Comedy Running Time 168 Minutes Budget ₹11 Crore Box Office ₹43.28 Crore (Hit) Plot Overview
The narrative is split into two distinct halves: the whirlwind romance and the harsh reality of marriage. Despite Priya being engaged to her childhood friend
Priya’s wealthy and polished former fiancé. Soundtrack and Musical Impact
Post-marriage, the couple faces significant friction due to their differing backgrounds and temperaments. When Raj suffers financial losses, Priya secretly borrows money from her former fiancé, Sameer. Discovering this "betrayal" triggers a massive rift, leading to a bitter separation.
The music, composed by Jatin-Lalit and Aadesh Shrivastava , was the sixth highest-selling album of 2003. – Abhijeet & Alka Yagnik "Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishaare" – Abhijeet & Alka Yagnik "Suno Na Suno Na" – Abhijeet "Layi Vi Na Gayee" – Sukhwinder Singh "Gum Shuda" – Sonu Nigam "Dagariya Chalo" – Udit Narayan & Alka Yagnik Production Trivia